Not all of the timeSo technically speaking a skip chain should cut faster and create less heat than a full comp in large diameter wood?
I'll add that it depends on the powerhead usedIt’s going to depend on a number of factors. Including the type and condition of the wood, diameter, how aggressively the cutters and depth gauges are sharpened, etc.
Philbert
I literally order everything now , mostly from guys here. Unless it's homeowners stuff or full comp round file there's nothing around me in South Carolina.Stihl 33rslhk and oregon 72ck are fairly easy to get here, just not full comp square which makes no sense to me.
I'm shocked semi skip isn't more popular.
Because it makes little sense to most people. Seems like the chain for guys who can’t make up their minds!
Philbert
This may have been answered before but do you find running the 8 pin gives you a better chance of throwing your chain?I agree, usually I swap out any 7 pin for 8 rim when going to skip.
Unless it's a 60cc saw or less ,as apposed to if its a McCulloch then it's got the balls to pull full or skip on 8 rim.
Best answer.Skip can take just as much power to run as full comp. Most of the time on longer bars full comp is stuffing the rakers with chips and making each cutter less efficient.
See it how you will, this debate will never end.